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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.92, 243.86 and 133.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.92, 243.86 and 133.18 is: 183.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.92 : 243.86 = 133.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.92/243.86 = 133.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.92x = 243.86 × 133.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.92x = 32,476.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,476.75/176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.57

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